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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,951, 550,505.52 and 114,226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,951, 550,505.52 and 114,226.14 is: 171,363.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,951 : 550,505.52 = 114,226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,951/550,505.52 = 114,226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,951x = 550,505.52 × 114,226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,951x = 62,882,120,598.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,882,120,598.29/366,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,363.81

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